Safety Engineer

Rate:Up to £550/day

IR35 status:Inside IR35

Location:Hybrid, circa 3 days weekly in office (Office Address - Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH)

Closing date:9th June 2026 at 13:00

Contract dates:ASAP to 30/11/2026

Overview

Our customer, a large defence organisation, is seeking a Safety Engineer to support the Euston Programme and delivery of a safe Floating Dock capability.

Team Context

• Programme EUSTON delivers Out of Water Engineering capability supporting submarine docking activities.
• The programme includes floating docks and supporting infrastructure.
• The role supports delivery of a Floating Dock that meets Facility Safety Case requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Development and maintenance of effective Safety Management Systems for the Floating Dock, the programme for delivery and their definition in the Floating Dock Safety & Environmental Management Plan.
• Develop and maintain Safety Management Systems
• Update Safety & Environmental Management Plan
• The delivery of the Floating Dock Safety & Environmental Case assessments and evidence by the Floating Dock Safety Team in consultation with the Programme EUSTON Safety Case Lead and Floating Dock Platform Authority.
• Complete Safety & Environmental Case Assessment

Essential Skills

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status or equivalent experience.
• System safety policy implementation experience.
• Experience with system safety management tools and processes.
• Awareness of MOD Acquisition Safety and Environmental Management Systems.

Desirable Skills

• Maritime platform experience.
• MOD System Safety training.
• SEMT training.
• Nuclear Induction Course (NIC).
• Membership of a relevant Professional Safety Institute.

Additional Information

• Hybrid working.
• Travel to Clyde up to twice per month.
• SC clearance required.
• UK national only.